US to Provide Ukraine with Intelligence for Long-Range Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure

Policy Shift Authorized by President Trump

The United States is set to provide Ukraine with critical intelligence to facilitate long-range missile strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure. This development, reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by other sources, marks a notable shift in U.S. policy regarding military assistance to Kyiv. President Donald Trump recently authorized the intelligence community and the Pentagon to aid Ukraine in conducting these strikes.

This decision represents the first instance of the Trump administration directly assisting Ukraine with long-range strikes on energy facilities located deep inside Russian territory. U.S. officials are also actively encouraging NATO allies to extend similar support to Ukraine.

Strategic Objectives and Targeting Capabilities

The primary objective behind this enhanced intelligence sharing is to empower Ukraine to more effectively target vital components of Russia's energy sector. These targets include:

• Oil refineries
• Pipelines
• Power plants
• Other critical infrastructure sites

By enabling strikes on these facilities, often located far from Ukraine's borders, the U.S. aims to deprive the Kremlin of essential oil revenues and financial resources that sustain its ongoing war efforts. While the U.S. has historically shared intelligence and supported Ukraine's drone and missile operations, this new arrangement specifically focuses on targeting Russia's energy infrastructure.

Consideration of Advanced Weaponry and Reactions

In addition to intelligence, Washington is reportedly considering Ukraine's request for the transfer of advanced long-range missile systems. These include Tomahawk and Barracuda missiles, with ranges potentially up to 800 kilometers, and for Tomahawks, up to 2,500 kilometers. However, a final decision on which specific weapons will be supplied has not yet been made. Ukraine has also been developing its own long-range missile, known as the Flamingo.

The approval for this expanded intelligence cooperation follows a recent shift in President Trump's rhetoric, which occurred shortly after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Last week, Trump suggested on social media that Ukraine could 'fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,' indicating a more assertive stance in Kyiv's favor. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had previously warned that if Russia targeted Kyiv's energy grid, Moscow could face similar repercussions. The Kremlin has reacted to these U.S. statements, describing them as 'very serious.' Neither the White House, Ukraine, nor Russia's missions to the United Nations immediately responded to requests for comment regarding these developments.